Monday, April 22, 2013

Bottle World Healing Garden

Sorry no flat glass here but I couldn't resist sharing this great video brought to my attention by the Looking at Glass Blog. I'm posting this for Tom Krepcio who I know is into bottle structures and also to inspire my colleagues at Wheaton Arts!Elayne Lansford's Bottle World healing garden is a tribute to triumph over life-threatening illness and the power of healing through gardening. Reframing her reality by giving new life to old objects helped her when husband John Villanacci faced a random disease and lung transplant, soon after she recovered from breast cancer. It was a twist for Elayne, a psychologist who helps clients every day. In her refuge of sanctuary and peace, she worked out some of her sorrow and anger through hands-on activity and creation.

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Because you believe the art of stained glass is worth supporting. You believe there are aspects of the art form which should be taught and perpetuated to support and encourage the future of the art. There are skills, procedures and creative processes which may not survive if we do not actively improve upon the education offered to those who love stained glass as we do.

Because you want to grow as a stained glass artist,a scholar of stained glass, a supplier to the trade, a conservator and restorer of historic stained glass. Because you love stained glass and want to share the experience with others who love it as you do.

Because you want to access the resources of experience and knowledge of other American Glass Guild members, who happen to be some of the best at what they do: individuals who believe unequivocally in sharing what they know, are accessible via email, the Guild Bulletin Board, or classes made available by the Guild, and in person at the annual conference.

Because in the American Glass Guild you are treated as a peer and encouraged to contribute and participate to whatever extent you wish, without being categorized according to the size of your studio, the credentials following your name, or the breadth and fame of your work.

Because you believe that even though the American Glass Guild is already a great resource, it can become better with your help.